Hello there, and thank you very much for stopping by! I'm Olivia, a proudly autistic graduate student, cat lady, and freelance artist who loves drawing our feline friends in all their glory. I have been drawing for as long as I can remember being able to hold a pencil, and started drawing cats specifically about three years ago. Ever since then, I have been hooked! Cats are fun because they come in so many colors, patterns, shapes, sizes, and personalities: just like every human is unique, every cat is unique too!

I am a Pacific Northwesterner, born and raised on the west side of Washington State. I now live in Ellensburg, where I am studying to become a teacher at Central Washington University. When I am not in class or drawing, I enjoy singing, playing video games (especially "cozy" games like Stardew Valley), watching Doctor Who, and learning Asian languages- I am fluent in Japanese, and learning Mandarin Chinese!

I draw because it makes me happy, and always strive to make others feel joy through my art too. I hope that you enjoy what you see!

For commissions, please reach out to me via Instagram DM (olivia.shorthair) or email (dasushimau5@gmail.com).